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RGV 283

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,665 mi
Last recorded43,665 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGV 283
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 43,665 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 39,656 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 39,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Note,, Outer edge ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 35,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 30,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 27,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 23,145 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 19,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test center and offside ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 19,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test center and offside ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,144 miles

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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RGV 283 is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGV 283, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RGV 283 registered?

RGV 283 is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is RGV 283 safe to buy?

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